Tire Blowout problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Five problems related to tire blowout have been reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse based on all problems reported for the 2000 Eclipse.

1 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2004

We were driving along a major interstate when the rear of the car became difficult to handle. Approximately five seconds later, the left rear tire blew out at 70 mph in the number one lane causing the car to lose control. No road damage was apparent in the tire.

2 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2002

While driving rear tire blewout, causing vibration to vehicle. Goodyear, p21550r1790y, dot# m6pconer. Inner wall separated from tire,. Dealer has been notified.

3 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2002

The wheel was bent and cracked by a minor rut in the road and some minor debris, tire was blown due to crack and bend of wheel (tiresize: 17).

4 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2001

While driving over a pothole right front tire blewout and rim bent, showing low quality of the rim. Currently, wheel had to be replaced.

5 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 12/27/1999

I was forced off the road while making a turn at an intersection, I struck the curb wth the right front wheel. The impact (at a low rate of speed) broke the rim and blew out the tire. There was also damage to the sub frame that has lead to alignment issues. At the time, I thought it was a freak incident until I recently heard of other cases involving rims. I had to pay for all th repairs out of my pocket. The dealer did not mention any problems with the wheels or offer o look into the situation.


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